El Taquito

4.4 (247 reviews)

ModerateMexican, Breakfast & Brunch

Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Best comfort food for hang over or for kicking with frds with healthy food. Owner are very nice. I would said it is likely family style, not like the commercial strong oily taste or salty flavor and I dun feel any msg on their soup.

Lance H.

I had to come in for menudo but saw sopes being made. I just had to try them and ordered a asada and carnitas on, oh and my menudo. Well I got home and found out I over did it! The sopes were HUGE! Well now I have food for 2 days, service is always excellent and the restaurant was slow when I got there! Yum, will be back again soon.

Burrito was good and service was really good the chilaquiles mild sauce (green) were good and decent portions ! the burrito wasn't greasy ! it was good and full as well

Luis R.

This is the place to go when Menudo is what you're craving, among the vast array of freshly prepared mexican dishes. A hole in wall place west of the city of El Monte. this place offers great tasting food, which most of it is prepared when ordered. As soon as you come inside the restaurant, the kitchen is right in front of you with staff cooking up food and greeting you at the same time. They offer alcoholic beverages as well like beers and micheladas. As well as soft drinks and aguas frescas.

Menu with new prices. I thought my dinner was supposed to be around $15, my bill was 24.. confused ..how much was that big drink??

Elizabeth W.

Foodie friends recommended this place Very friendly helpful service from lady at counter. Friendly owner too. It's called El Taquito so I should have ordered the taquito platos combination. But I got the chile relleno instead. I always get chile relleno in every new Mex place I visit...no matter what...the plate was a feast for the eyes, lots of delicious sauce...scary how many sliced jalapeños but no seeds so not spicy....looking under the chile relleno was not whole or breaded, it looked roasted and not clear if it was stuffed...looked to me like the pepper was sliced or shredded but definitely the stem was in evidence. A puzzling dish as the taste of the sauce was good but couldn't tell if the cheese was inside the nearly absent relleno or simply melted on top along with the blanket of sauce. 3/5. The rice was flavorful, fluffy 4/5..I liked the frijoles 4/5 but it was a small portion like the size of my palm. I got three corn tortillas, hot to touch, and chewy which I liked. 5/5. The combination also came with salad with radishes and sliced tomato, cut lettuce. I could tell if there was a dressing or not. 3/5 Next time -- order what my fellow Yelpies recommended...the wet burritos, the menudo, or the tacos....or their namesake.. taquitos. But pass on the chile relleno. Oh - the Jamaica was good, and the cup was gigantic!! Nice balance of sweet and tart. I never got a check so I just walked up to counter. I rang up at about $24 before tip...the menu said the chile relleno was about $15, so just how much was that big drink? Note to self, get a cheque next time, so I wont pay then walk away confused about the prices.

Dave H.

Best wet burrito in town! Go for the chile enchilada red or the green verde sauce or half and half! Both excellent! This long standing hole in the wall provides regulars and locals some of the best Mexican food at the best prices with generous portions! Always super busy with folks taking out burritos, requires, enchiladas and even breakfast and menudo. Family second generation ran with super friendly service! They make everything from scratch and their flour tortillas are so delicious! They also serve a variety of Mexican beers at Great prices. Counter service with small dining room. Best Mexican in the area!

Menudo perfect flavor and big portion so yummy.

Cherry Anne B.

Food was so good, large portion, service was fast and owner was friendly. A small mexican restaurant but bomb food. We will be back soon. I had menudo my husband had asada plate it was flavorful.

G G.

Went over there earlier and ordered a burrito. The burrito is large in size, and the taste is good. The service was excellent, and they were very kind. The ambience and vibes were great.

Mo C.

I told my dad we can anywhere he wants for Father's day. He picked here because he was craving menudo. He is a regular. They had seating. They came and served us fast. I got the mojarra frita plate. It didn't disappoint. The fish was a great size. Perfectly seasoned. The fries aren't frozen. They're perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was so much food. I couldn't finish it. The rice had great flavor too. My dad and his girl were happy with the menudo. It was a good portion. They give tostadas with 2 homemade chiles. My wife got the popcorn shrimp plate and couldn't finish either. Excellent service, prices, and food. We will definitely be back.

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Came here today for my burrito fix, and boy they did not disappoint. The wet burrito I got was huge and tasty. The service was excellent. The people there were super friendly and welcoming. The ambiance made me felt like home. For sure recommend, give this place a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

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This is a very nice little place to enjoy some authentic Mexican food. Made by a very nice and professional staff. I hear they make some great menudo, something I'll have to try next time. read more

El Taquito - Nice little seating area. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taquito - Since I gotta go to work soon, I won't be able to sample some of their fine Mexican drinks. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Delicious food highly recommended in El Monte the taquitos. All the dishes are delicious

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Kriscia C.

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Amazing service!! Very friendly environment and most importantly the food is so authentic and delicious.

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The food is so delicious and staff and service are even better. You definitely get the homey feeling eating here and we learned this restaurant has been owned by the same family since 1984. I got the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and my partner ordered the carne asada plate. Amazing and delicious. Super flavorful, piping hot, and even better with their table side salsa that adds extra spice. read more

El Taquito - Carne Asada plate - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Victor M.

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Great tacos! Try the tripas, al pastor, and lengua! One of the best tacos I've had ! Delicious savory! read more

El Taquito - One of the most delicious tacos, tacos de Alpastor, tacos de lengua and tacos de tripas doraditas! Mmmmm damn good! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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The absolute best menudo and huevos rancheros around...!!! The service is great!! I HIGHLY recommend this place if you're craving AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Just like my mom makes it..!! read more

El Taquito - The tastiest menudo around. I love it..!! This is my EVERY Sunday breakfast..!! Delicious - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Jule A.

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My god!!! Close this place down. I have never given this bad of a review, but, this place is deserving. The burrito had tiny bits of meat and totally greasy. The soup was full of chunks of meat fat. There was a slice of lemon and it looked like someone dragged it across the floor. $30 for total crap that I just threw in the trash. No way am I going to risk getting food poisoning. It use to be that these kind of places were always iffy, but then, you were only throwing away a few dollars. Now it's totally not worth the cost of having to trash the food. Which I haven't done in a really long time. For that money I could have gone yo Stonefire grill, ordered a lunch rib plate and a glass of wine. read more

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The best in El Monte!! Real home made food. The owner is top notch person. This place has been around for years.

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Ronald C.

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The table salsas are AWESOME here. They are the most flavorful ones I've ever had. The green tastes and looks like charred chilis and the red is smoky and gritty. It's worth a visit here just to try the authentic taste. Menudo was only fair today. read more

El Taquito - Red table salsa is smoky and gritty. The best you can find anywhere. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taquito - Green table salsa is spicy and tastes like charred chilis. The best you can find. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taquito - Menudo was just fair today. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Sergio S.

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Best huevos rancheros in LA area! Great friendly service!

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Isick R.

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This place was the best my stomach felt so good after being here I recommend it so much there food is amazing best food in California Lol.

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Laura H.

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El Taquito is one of my fave Mexican restaurants. With it being very close to my work I come here 2 to 3 times a week! They do have a small menu but their dishes taste like home cooked meals. I also must say the plates are very inexpensive! I usually get the carne Asada which is under ten bucks. The owner, Martin treats all his customers as if they are family. Always look forward to coming to El Taquito! read more

El Taquito - Steak & eggs for lunch!! Taste so good at any time. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Seed Y.

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Martin and his wife are the best. Food here is probably one of the best in the sgv. My favorites are the wet green asada burrito and the menudo. Give them a shot, you won't regret it. read more

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Gerardo P.

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Theeee best little spot in The San Gabriel Valley. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. Martin the owner is the best. Make you feel like family. What this place lacks in size makes up for it in flavor. Every bite packs a punch. Must place to come and eat. Weekends are packed with patrons picking up their menudo. If you are in El Monte and want great fresh Mexican food ?? This is the spot. read more

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Jose N.

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Great food on the mid priced overall but the food is worth it only thing that won't get them 5 stars is that they don't have refills on the aguas frescas so any time you want some more it's another charge at regular price and increase your bill at the end read more

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Jan C.

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Prices are like....30 to 40 percent more than their listed menu. Just FYI

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IloveLucy H.

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Delicious menudo and breakfast burritos! Eat there or do I like I do and take your pot to fill with menudo to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Honestly the best I've had from a restaurant! read more

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Ale A.

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Best wet burritos and awesome service. Very attentive staff, plus the atmosphere is welcoming.

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Yoel A.

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Great food Mexican food if you live or are in the area. great service as well enjoyed the music and environment was nice. trust me here's a photo of out plate when we finished read more

El Taquito - Food was so good this how we left our plates - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Jason T.

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This place sells pretty good Mexican food. I ordered the chilaquiles plate and an horchata. The chilaquiles were good and filling. The horchata was also good. I did wish they would serve it in a bigger cup or gave one free refill. Waitress also gave me chips and salsa. My bill came out to $13.50; they charge $1 to use a debit/credit card. read more

El Taquito - Chilaquiles plate - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taquito - Horchata cup is about the size of a salt shaker - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Josh M.

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I should start coming here more often and so should you. Ordered 4 tacos: asada, pollo, carnitas, al pastor. All delicious, lean, and juicy. Al pastor was my favorite just beating out the asada. Both sauces they offer are flavorful and not overpowering in taste or heat. Their Jamaica is made in-house and has an unusual blend of flavors and I can't quite tell what they are. It's a little sweet for my but very good. I didn't catch the cools name but he's super friendly and I think might be be part of the ownership. read more

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Gina V.

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1st time here. This restaurant was recommended to me. WOW!!! Authentic Mexican restaurant in El Monte! Menudo is sooo Bomb!!! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Raul R.

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I've been coming to this place since I was a young pup. I remember coming with my grandfather. Martin's food is always on point. It's very consistent and full of flavor. I have never ate anything here that was not bomb. Today we had for dinner MOJJADA FRITA and CHILEQUILES with a coke and half Jamaica and half pina(try it, it's the bomb)!!! Me n my old lady drive from El Sereno to Monte just to eat Martin's food. Well worth it!!!!! read more

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Richard M.

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Good food from a family run business. I go there every time when I'm in that area and I'm hungry and they're open.

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Alexis T.

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Food is fire BOMB !!!! Customer service is excellent! Cleanliness is up to par .. they're on point I'm surprised I haven't heard of them before Can't wait to spread the word amongst my family and friends. Been on the hunt for a bomb Mexican place for a while now since all the use to be good spots started pulling some dirty shxt. But I finally found it and I'm soooooo happy read more

El Taquito - Fireeee !!! Try it top it off with their bomb salsa - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Ronald C.

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I ordered a chili relleno burrito and it was ok. I asked for red sauce which was a mild tomato sauce. But wet burritos automatically come with green sauce which may be a little better. The table salsas are excellent. The green is smokey and the red is sweet and spicy; they're yummy. read more

El Taquito - Chili relleno burrito with red sauce (tomato). Ok but green sauce may taste a little better with it. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taquito - Table salsas are excellent. Green is smokey and red is sweet and spicy, they're delicious. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Vincent M.

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Great food great service and it's well worth the wait. Environment is perfect. Is you can't wait then go somewhere else.

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Linda N.

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Hours of operation are incorrect on Yelp. I was hoping that this was a new hidden gem, but the reviews are deceiving... didn't dine in, so this is just based on a take out order. Ordered a taquito plate with no rice and beans and a carne asada quesadilla. The total came out to about $16. The lady charged me the same price of a taquito plate with rice and beans, which was about $8 after tax. It came with 5 soggy taquitos with barely any cheese at the top, and some old looking lettuce. The carne asada quesadilla wasn't great either. Seems like they are very stingy with the cheese at this place. read more

El Taquito - carne asada quesadilla with very little queso - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Martin O.

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Great restaurant. Small in size but big in delicious food and friendliness. If you like Mexican food this is the place to try. Very reasonably priced. This may become your favorite Mexican restaurant. I know it is mine. During these covid-19 times, food to go only. Definitely worth a drive to get fantastic Mexican food. read more

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Came to L.A. to catch a Dodgers game on a Friday night. Slept in Saturday past the hotel's complimentary breakfast time. Googled restaurants close to me and El Taquito popped up right down the street from the hotel. Let me tell you..the customer service, amazing! The coffee, delicious! The food portions, huge, the taste, out of this world! Hubby had tacos de cabeza (beef head) and lengua (beef tongue). I had huevos Rancheria, and our son had chorizo con huevo. SO GOOD! Definitely coming back soon! read more

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If you haven't been here u must try ! The wet green sauce carne asada burrito is soo good. Best burritos ever !!! It's a small place but the food is amazing ! And also the staff is very friendly. read more

El Taquito - Honestly the best burritos I've tried, the green sauce is so good. If you haven't tried El Taquito u must try u will not be disappointed! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Julie Y.

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I love this little hole in the wall. Got the menudo which I think is my favorite menudo that I've tried so far. In my opinion it is better than los chilitos added they give more meat and less chickpeas. My husband also likes the burritos better here. Will come again! read more

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Joanna T.

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This place is the bomb dot com!!! Just discovered it, and I'm so happy we found a good mom and pop mexican place. Delicious, reasonably priced, huge portions. Best salsa verde I've had. They were the nicest people too. Support your local businesses y'all brb recovering from a food coma(we still had leftovers) read more

El Taquito - Chile Relleno combo and a chicken burrito mojado - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Grabbed breakfast burritos from here. We tried the eggs and chorizo and the eggs and ham burritos. They both come with beans and rice in them making them super big. The red sauce is plenty hot and the green sauce is tasty read more

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Simple: Ill never Go back! The food did not taste Authentic at all To be honest, i think what allowed me to finish my food was that it was already 3pm, and hadn't ate all day. read more

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This is one of the best mom and pop shops you're going to find in the SGV. Food is alway great, tastes like your eating at your abuela's house, fresh, made with love. If you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to swing by and grab some food from one of El Monte's hidden gems. read more

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While looking for a small Mexican food place we ran into this small but cozy place. Came here to break my fast, after 16 hours of fasting I was starving. Ordered huevos rancheros and my son from another mother had a red burrito mojado. Customer service was great. Very nice and friendly personnel. The ladies here make you feel very welcome. I like how the place is small but well kept / and clean. The only thing I didn't like that the chips were a little stale but that's not enough to cost a start. Overall very happy we came here. read more

El Taquito - Huevos rancheros... should have asked for extra cheese - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Great place to cure a hangover o just a good Mexican food small but good Mexican place to eat read more

El Taquito - The best place for a after party morning meal - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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This picture says everything best authentic Mexican food in the so cal area!! Plus their canalope juice is amazing read more

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10217 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
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(626) 401-0441
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Hours

What time does El Taquito open?

El Taquito opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.El Taquito opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Taquito close?

El Taquito closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Taquito is closed on Tuesday.El Taquito closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PMTue ClosedSat 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Taquito take credit cards?

Yes, El Taquito takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Taquito have catering options?

No, El Taquito does not have catering options.

Does El Taquito serve alcohol?

Yes, El Taquito serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does El Taquito allow dogs?

No, El Taquito does not allow dogs.

Does El Taquito have TVs?

Yes, El Taquito has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Taquito have bike parking?

Yes, El Taquito has bike parking.

Does El Taquito have outdoor seating?

No, El Taquito does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Taquito have parking?

Yes, El Taquito has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Taquito wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Taquito is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Taquito have free WiFi?

No, El Taquito does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

We specialize in Mexican food from tacos, chile rellenos, tortas, but usual customer favorites are the burritos wet in Chile Verde and the Menudo!

History

Established in 1984.

El Taquito was first started and establish by Sra. Enedina from Jalisco, Mexico and now being operated by her son Martin.

Meet the Business Owner: Martin S.

Martin takes care of his customers like family and will make sure you are always satisfied.

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4.3 mi

here again on a friday nite…read more typically not a huge fan of hotel bars but this 1 located inda le meridien hotel is pretty kool ~ its open & airy, has outdoor area they serve food that tastes better than most bars & da ambience is pretty chill staff there r friendly & jeo is da charming guy standin behind da bar recommendin cocktails over beers 4 me ~ i absolutely enjoyed his suggestions & look 4ward 2 future visits :)

I have been to Longitude 118 a few times. There is only valet parking and used to still charge us…read moreafter validations but we did not get charged last time. This place is located somewhat in the lobby, which is an open area for seating and with bar right in middle. I usually come with relatives traveling from afar. They like the atmosphere and they enjoy Jeovanni's services. He is one of the bartenders who has a nice smile, that recommends good food and good drinks.

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The Peach Cafe

My friend and i found the Peach Cafe for the first time, enjoyed the food very much. We will be…read moreback.

I remember coming here when I was younger, and I'm glad this spot is still holding up after all…read morethese years! I also really appreciate that this restaurant is kept very clean and modern, you wouldn't even know it's an older restaurant by looking at it. I love that they have healthy options on their menu, and the food is delicious! I ordered the chicken pesto salad, and it was really good! I also got to try the raspberry jam with my sourdough bread and it was delicious. I definitely will be back to try more items on the menu!

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The brunch vibe!

Peach omelet with scalloped potatoes and cornbread - omelet is yummy but the potatoes are bland :/

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Vanilla latte - so lovely!

Sage Social Eatery

Mother's Day Dining Experience To the Management Team,…read moreI am writing to share my recent experience at your establishment this past Mother's Day. As a long-time fan of your restaurant, this was one of my favorite places to dine; however, my experience during this visit was deeply disappointing due to a lack of communication and poor service standards. My primary concerns are as follows: Limited Menu Communication: Upon arriving, I was disappointed to find a restricted holiday menu that did not include the dishes I had specifically come for. While I understand the need for a limited menu on busy holidays, this should have been communicated to guests waiting outside. Waiting an hour to be seated only to realize the items I craved were unavailable was a significant letdown. Inattentive Service: Despite the restaurant not appearing to be at full capacity, the service was lacking. My father's meal arrived significantly later than the rest of the table's, and basic needs--such as coffee refills for my mother and water for the table--were never addressed. No one checked in to see if we were satisfied with our meal at any point. Gratuity Policy: Regarding the 18% gratuity for parties of six or more, I completely respect the policy in principle. However, when the service does not meet basic expectations, being told I must pay a specific dollar amount--in this case, $40--feels intrusive. I am someone who genuinely enjoys leaving generous tips in cash to reward good service; being forced to pay a set amount for a subpar experience felt less like a gratuity and more like an unjustified surcharge. I believe your establishment is capable of much better. I hope you take this feedback into account to ensure future holiday guests receive the transparency and quality of service that originally made me a loyal customer.

Such a cute spot! Met up with a friend here to catch up for breakfast. We grabbed a table outside…read moreand servers took order and brought out food quickly. We were sad to not see any cocktails yet, hopefully mimosas coming soon. I tried the horchata and the signature chilaquiles. Everything was great, fresh ingredients. Good food and good company!

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Banana Foster Bourbon Dutch Baby

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Steak and Eggs

Nano Cafe

Nano Cafe is super tasty -- we loved everything we ordered. The Eggs Benedict was done perfectly,…read morethe country fried skillet was hearty and flavorful, and the Belgian waffles were so good. Even the orange juice tasted fresh and refreshing. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you can really tell the food is made fresh. Definitely a spot we'd come back to!

Love coming here to eat with coworkers. They have the best friendly service and great tasting food…read more I often come here to grab a quick bite to eat before heading back into the office. The owner Genie is nice and always comes by and greet us regulars. I like how this place has good American breakfast and lunch foods as well as some fusion Korean foods. Mu all time favorite is their lox scramble with a side of banana nut muffin and their Turkey avocado croissant sandwhich. Everything is made fresh here and you don't have to wait long to enjoy your food. Cozy indoor ambiance as well with back open area dining.

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Aloha Stacks

I've never had mac nut pancakes before and was dreaming for months about trying them. When I had my…read morefirst bite, that exceeded all my expectations!! Already planning my next visit :) Clean interior, quick service, order and pay up front and choose your own seats! TIP: ADD $4 FOR A SIDE OF BANANA MAC NUT PANCAKES TO YOUR CHIMICHURRI STEAK Chimichurri steak with 2 fried eggs and 2 banana macadamia nut pancakes: 5/5. I'm always conflicted between sweet or savory for breakfast, but this solves all my problems. The banana mac nut pancakes were perfect - so fluffy, not too sweet, so many bits of macadamia. Chimichurri steak was yummy, but I'll try ordering it medium rare next time if they allow me to. All this for $24 is such a steal. Chicken katsu with rice and mac salad: 5/5. Bouncy, snappy pieces of chicken that are not dry at all. Seasoned so well!

7/10 - The restaurant wasn't hard to find, but parking is limited. Luckily, we were able to find…read moreparking easily, though I wouldn't say the same on a busy day. 7/10 First Impression - The restaurant looked clean, but there were no booths available. The cashier at the front was friendly, welcoming, and patient while we looked over the menu. Now let's get down to business... the food! 8/10 Banana OREO Pancakes Great pancakes ! You'd think it would be overwhelmingly sweet, but it wasn't at all. The pancake batter itself was fluffy, moist, buttery... just perfect. 5/10 Crab Omelette lt wasn't dry and had a buttery flavor, but something about the crab tasted fishy.The spinach and mushrooms are great.Just not my cup of tea. 4/10 PotatoesThe potatoes on the side were cooked perfectly and cut into large pieces, which I liked. However, I felt they lacked seasoning. After a few bites, you kind of get over it. 6/10 Mexican Iced Chocolate Pretty straight forward tasted like a light chocolate.More like milk with a whisper of Mexican chocolate. 6/10 Pineapple Juice Refreshing and tasted freshly made. You could tell because of the pulp. Only Complaint:They forgot our pineapple juice, and when the server was about to bring it over, the cashier stopped them and said, "Wait, come over here! Let me see!" Then once he saw us, he said, "Okay..."We had gotten our food to go received the food no pineapple juice. A few min before we got the Whisper... chocolate. On a hot day, waiting for drinks? Not cool. Total: Over $50 for 2 people.The portions are large, but for the quality and presentation, I'd say it's a bit overpriced. Would I recommend it? Yes...

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That early morning vibe. #dinningarea

Ube Coconut Pancakes

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Iced Ube Coffee

Girasol Cocina Mexicana

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I recently visited Girasol for breakfast with the family and had an amazing experience…read more The highlight of the meal was the Trio Chilaquiles Ribeye which was rich with a delicious cafe de la olla on the side. I also tried the Menudo, which was also very tasty. I didn't get to take pictures because we were very hungry. Don't even get me started with the music! Very good music. Edgar our server was such an amazing person the way he greeted us and gave us menu recommendations made us feel very welcomed. We will be back soon.

I went for the first time today. it was wonderful! service was a 10,food was a 10 and a fun place…read more We were definitely spoiled today. We will be back soon! Thank you

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Huevos Divorciados

Mabu Sushi

4.2

(173 reviews)

1.1 mi

We love this shusi buffet so much Tasty and fresh…read more My girl keep asking me to come here because we all love the food here

Delicious food! Will definitely come back for more. Service is amazing. My husband and I love it.read more

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Corner Beef Noodle House

I love a lot of dishes here from their beef noodle soup to fried monascus pork with rice but one…read moredish that always has my heart and my stomach is the popcorn chicken. Everything here is very well flavored. The beef noodle soup broth is deep and warming. The seasoning on the fried chicken and pork seem to be very similar so if you are debating between the two, just choose the protein you'd prefer. The portions are more on the generous side. I always go home with leftovers.

It seems like there was a change in ownership. The original owners were Taiwanese, it seems the new…read moreowners are mainland Chinese. As far as the food goes, it's still good but the flavor has changed very slightly. The broth is more watered down compared to before the ownership change. Nothing horribly important but the change is not welcome. In the past, this was THE best Taiwanese beef noodle soup in LA. It still is very good.

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Fried Red Pork

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Mochi

Aloha Stacks

I've never had mac nut pancakes before and was dreaming for months about trying them. When I had my…read morefirst bite, that exceeded all my expectations!! Already planning my next visit :) Clean interior, quick service, order and pay up front and choose your own seats! TIP: ADD $4 FOR A SIDE OF BANANA MAC NUT PANCAKES TO YOUR CHIMICHURRI STEAK Chimichurri steak with 2 fried eggs and 2 banana macadamia nut pancakes: 5/5. I'm always conflicted between sweet or savory for breakfast, but this solves all my problems. The banana mac nut pancakes were perfect - so fluffy, not too sweet, so many bits of macadamia. Chimichurri steak was yummy, but I'll try ordering it medium rare next time if they allow me to. All this for $24 is such a steal. Chicken katsu with rice and mac salad: 5/5. Bouncy, snappy pieces of chicken that are not dry at all. Seasoned so well!

7/10 - The restaurant wasn't hard to find, but parking is limited. Luckily, we were able to find…read moreparking easily, though I wouldn't say the same on a busy day. 7/10 First Impression - The restaurant looked clean, but there were no booths available. The cashier at the front was friendly, welcoming, and patient while we looked over the menu. Now let's get down to business... the food! 8/10 Banana OREO Pancakes Great pancakes ! You'd think it would be overwhelmingly sweet, but it wasn't at all. The pancake batter itself was fluffy, moist, buttery... just perfect. 5/10 Crab Omelette lt wasn't dry and had a buttery flavor, but something about the crab tasted fishy.The spinach and mushrooms are great.Just not my cup of tea. 4/10 PotatoesThe potatoes on the side were cooked perfectly and cut into large pieces, which I liked. However, I felt they lacked seasoning. After a few bites, you kind of get over it. 6/10 Mexican Iced Chocolate Pretty straight forward tasted like a light chocolate.More like milk with a whisper of Mexican chocolate. 6/10 Pineapple Juice Refreshing and tasted freshly made. You could tell because of the pulp. Only Complaint:They forgot our pineapple juice, and when the server was about to bring it over, the cashier stopped them and said, "Wait, come over here! Let me see!" Then once he saw us, he said, "Okay..."We had gotten our food to go received the food no pineapple juice. A few min before we got the Whisper... chocolate. On a hot day, waiting for drinks? Not cool. Total: Over $50 for 2 people.The portions are large, but for the quality and presentation, I'd say it's a bit overpriced. Would I recommend it? Yes...

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That early morning vibe. #dinningarea

Ube Coconut Pancakes

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Iced Ube Coffee

Point Dume Chinese Food

Pro: Generous portions, delicious food, reasonable prices and ample parking…read more Cons: To go ONLY and cash ONLY.

To start, note that they are ONLY to-go orders. There aren't even tables or chairs to wait for your…read morefood. They have a table placed at the front door to take your order. Plus, they're CASH ONLY so plan ahead! With that said, what drew me to this place were the numerous social media videos about the affordability of this place, so I knew I had to try it. The lady that owns it is super friendly. The videos were right! Each place ranges anywhere from $8-15 depending on what it is, FAR cheaper than other places. I was expecting it to be more American Chinese, but the flavors were pretty good (as a Chinese person who knows home cooking) and might be what you consider as a 'mix' in Chinese flavors. Is it the most amazing Chinese food? Not really, but it's decently good, and I liked it considering the price you pay for it. I will definitely be coming back here.

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Fried pork chop

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Michaelae K.

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3

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1 month ago

EL Taquito absolutely blew me away. From the moment me and my husband walked in, the service was welcoming and the food was beyond amazing. Every bite tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. The flavors were rich, perfectly seasoned, and honestly some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The portions were generous, the atmosphere felt comfortable and lively, and you can tell this place takes pride in what they serve. The burritos, tacos, and chile verde were unforgettable. Everything came out hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. What really stood out was how consistent and quality driven this place is. You don't just eat here you experience it. This is the kind of restaurant you keep thinking about after you leave and immediately want to come back to. If you're anywhere near El Monte, do yourself a favor and try EL Taquito. Easily 10/10. One of those hidden gems that deserves all the hype. read more

GUISELE S.

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3

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15 years ago

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT! Martin the cook is the BEST! i looove their carne asada burrito wet with red salsa!! oooh and sour cream! also when i was pregnant i was craving carne asada enchiladas and Martin did them for me!! THANKS MARTIN! read more

Kevin C.

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3

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2 years ago

Best food in El Monte!!!! Martin is the owner and always makes you feel at home. you leave satisfied with the food and the experience.

Cecelia M.

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10

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6 years ago

When do those really good best news I have ever tried from a restaurant I would highly recommend it they do have a line always